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Project Reports from 2024

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A Multi-Modal Intervention to Decrease HPV Vaccine Hesitancy and Increase Uptake in Young Adult Women, Rylee Cartales

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Improving Quality of Life in Menopausal Women Through a Best Practice Protocol: the Use of Hormone Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Module and Exercise, Claire Czerwonka

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A Multimodal Intervention to Aid in Smoking Cessation, Lauren Druzbicki

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A Multimodal Approach to Decreasing Hesitancy of the Influenza Vaccine in the Family Care Setting, Carley J. Ellenberger

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Improving Early Identification and Management of Depression Symptomology Through Implementation of Universal Depression Screening in a University Student Health Center, Jessica M. Monjaras

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Healthier Together: A Holistic Office Protocol Addressing the Chronic Nature of Children and Adolescents with ADHD, Kimberly Olmos

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The Effect of Using a Meal Tracking Smartphone Application in Overweight and Obese Adolescents with Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes to Improve BMI and HbA1c, Lauren Torhorst

Project Reports from 2023

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Antibiotic Over Prescription for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Amina Boudaia

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Meditation-Type Exercise for the Management of Chemotherapy Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients, Christine Cain

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Best Practice for Post-Operative Surgical Site Infection Prevention, Scott Cavinder

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A Multimodal Intervention Treatment Plan for Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care, Morgan Cullings

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Improving Depression Screening Completion Rates for Medicare Patients in a Primary Care Setting, Kenneth J. Haluska

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The Effect of Implementing Behavioral Counseling for Elevated LDL Levels, Blake L. Hansen

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Advance Care Planning: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Gabrielle Alanna Harvey

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A Prescription for Diabetes Self-Management Education: Best Practice for Persons with Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Ashley J. Milcarek

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A Lifestyle Modification Intervention in Hispanic Adolescents with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Brianne Miller

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A Multimodal Smartphone Application Intervention to Achieve Target Weight Goals in Overweight Adult Diabetics, Michael Thomas Schwuchow

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Telehealth and its Impact on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Melissa N. Toulios

Project Reports from 2022

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The Outcome of a Multidimensional Intervention Strategy for the Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in an Internal Medicine Setting, Nicholas Davidson

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Improving Osteoporosis Screening Rates of Women in a Primary Care Setting, Kristine E. Davis

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A Two-Step Approach to Increase Breastfeeding Adherence in Mothers With Preterm Infants, Jessica J. Glinski

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Empower You: an Adult Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management Program with Utilization of a Mobile Phone Application, Kelsey Jahn

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Increasing Physical Activity in Women with Obesity to Promote Weight Loss, Ashley N. Kohler

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Screening and Follow Up for Postpartum Depression: How to Improve Practice, Mallory Matusik

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Walking Is Worthy: Walking for Hypertension, Ashleigh Y. Peterson

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Behavioral Intervention to Increase Condom Use Among Men Who Take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Have Sex With Men, Marek J. Piszczatowski

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The Efficacy of Tailored Text Messages to Improve Medication Adherence and Lifestyle Changes for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Vanessa B. Silverio

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A Multimodal Intervention for Weight Loss in Primary Care, Amber Smith

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Back to the Basics with SMART Goals: a Multimodal Intervention for Adults Who Have Type 2 Diabetes, Alyssa L. Snyder

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Diet, Exercise, Self-Monitoring, Technology, and Motivational Interviewing for Weight Loss in Adults, Ashleigh D. Warburton

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A Multimodal Approach to Decreasing Hesitancy and Increasing Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Family Care Setting, Meghan Zwierzynski

Project Reports from 2021

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Implementation of a Cost-Effective Treatment Algorithm for the Management of Acne Vulgaris in College Students, Cristina Borsilli

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Hypertension Management: Improving Medication Adherence Through the Use of Daily Text Messages, Gaelle Bulabula

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A Smartphone Intervention to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates in Adult Patients Who Have Heart Failure, Jami L. Crisman

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Efficacy of Diabetes Self-Management Education Administered via Telehealth for Adults with Uncontrolled Diabetes, Tanner Free

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The Effect of Implementing a Generalized Anxiety Disorder Protocol for Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in the Primary Care Setting, Bailey J. Hinman

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Guided Imagery and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Pain, Brandy Alicia Kirk

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Better Together? The Effects of Shared Medical Appointments on BMI in Obese Adults, Amanda Larson

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Don't Be Such a Buzzy®Kill: Reducing Pain During Vaccinations in College-Age Students, Katherine Long

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Implementation of the VisualDx Application by Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Aimed at Improving Diagnostic Accuracy in Skin of Color Patients, Jill M. Maddox

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Increasing Vaccination Rates in Pregnancy Using a Multifaceted Approach Including Patient Education and Reminder/Recall Interventions, Jas Tiara McGee

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Education Combined with Reminder Strategies to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening Rates, Christina E. McLean

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Using Mindfulness to Decrease Stress in College Students, Saska Pavlovic

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A Tailored Multicomponent Intervention in Primary Care for Survivors of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), Rebecca L. Peterson

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The Use of Automated Text Messaging as an Intervention for Smoking Cessation, Oluwasayo Sinkaiye

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Keeping Primary Care Providers Informed about Detecting Skin Cancer in Young Adults, Riley J. Spears

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Advanced Practice Nursing Intervention to Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting, Taylor Steger

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Overcoming Obesity: Provider Reminders and Education in Pediatrics, Michelle Warren

Project Reports from 2020

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Living Sweet: a Multi-Functional Mobile-Phone Application Strategy for Adults with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chantel K. Anderson

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A Multicomponent Tailored Intervention Program Protocol for Weight Loss in an Underserved Adult Patient Population with Obesity, Rita R. Arnold

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Identification and Management of Adolescent Alcohol Use: Screening and Motivational Interviewing, Kelsie L. Berger

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What's All the Buzzy About? Using Cryotherapy and Vibration for Pain During Vaccinations in Children, Marta L. Byma

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A Positive Framed Message to Improve CPAP Compliance for Patients with OSA, Frances Clark

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Take a Shot: the Effect of a Multicomponent Strategy to Increase Meningitis B Vaccination Rates, Valerie Cline

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Mass Matters: Increasing Mammography Rates to Underserved Women, Ingrid N. Cooper

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You're Not Forgotten: Effects of Screening for Postpartum Depression Within a Pediatric Setting, Marrisa S. Culver

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The Effects of a Nutritional Intervention on Healthy Eating Habits and Body Mass Index, Kelley Eshenaur

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A Multifactorial Intervention to Reduce Weight Bias in Healthcare Providers, Rose M. Flinchum

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Effectiveness of a Multi-Component Intervention Program for Treating Childhood Obesity, Suzy Free

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Provider-Led Intervention for Overweight or Obese African American Women Ages 18-65 with a BMI 25 KG/ M₂, Tonya A. Harvey

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Impact of a Protocol Implementation on Identification and Referral of Women At-Risk for Hereditary Breast Cancer, Chrysanthemum Davis Lawson

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Implementation of Post Falls Huddles in Skilled Nursing Facility, Princess Lomax

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The Effects of Motivational Interviewing for Those Afflicted with Opioid Addiction, Kathy Roberts

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A Protocol to Increase Referral Rates to Diabetic Education, David M. Rokser

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Increasing Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea Screening Among Women 15 to 24 Years Old Using a Multifaceted Approach, Mackenzie Shireman

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Point-of-Care Reminders to Prompt Provider Adherence with Diabetes Care Guidelines for Adults, Eric E. Spohn

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The Implementation of Diabetic Foot Care into Primary Care, Shelby D. Strong

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Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on Blood Pressure and BMI in Overweight or Obese Adults with Primary Hypertension, Mariska Vandenbergh

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Does Access to Telephone Counseling Improve Smoking Cessation in Disadvantaged Populations?, Karin Warden-Thomas

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Efficacy of a Mobile Application in a Chronic Kidney Disease Population, Jennifer R. Zamora

Project Reports from 2019

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The Effect of the Implementation of a Quarterly Triad Tool in the Pain Clinic Setting on the Assessment and Mitigation of Risks in Patients on Chronic Opioid Therapy, Caroline Asava

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Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients, Patricia E. Biel

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Health Literacy Screening to Increase Antihypertensive Medication Adherence, Boyann Bonjean

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Meditation as an Intervention to Help College Students Cope with Stress, Marissa Bottos

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The Effects of a Mobile Fitness Application on Weight Management and Physical Acticity Amongst University Students, Erica Deenihan

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A Multi-Faceted Intervention to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment Rates of Overweight and Obesity by Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care, Susan Disser

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Implementation of an Advance Care Planning Protocol to Increase Advance Directive Completion Rates, Christine Engle

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Application of Beers Criteria and a Brown Bag Event to Increase Prescribing Safety in Older Adults, Kristen Garza

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The Effects of Implementing a Smartphone Application to Improve Asthma Self-Management in Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer

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Effects of Therapeutic Music on Improving Depressive Symptoms Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents, Yi Jin

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Pain Management for Intrauterine Device Insertion and Endometrial Biopsy, Michelle Lipton-Carroll

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Anxiety is Something to Worry About: the Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Intervention Protocol on Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alesha E. McClanahan

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Clinical Practice Guideline Adherence: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in At-Risk Adults, Sharnita L. Rice

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Effects of an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Program on Providers' Adherence, Kelsie A. Tokarczyk

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Use of Smartphone Application to Facilitate Weight Loss and Promote Accountability in Obese and Overweight Patients, Angela M. Turner

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The Effect of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Self-Titration on Achieving Blood Pressure Targets, Katina A. Varner

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A Multifaceted Approach to Antibiotic Stewardship in the Outpatient Clinical Setting for Bronchitis, Elizabeth A. Weaver

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A Lifestyle Modification Program for Adult Patients with Coronary Artery Disease, Amanda M. Yarbrough

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Incorporating Oral Health Care in Pediatric Primary Care Practice, Salamatu Yusif

Project Reports from 2018

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The Effect of Algorithm Implementation in the Family Practice Setting on the Pain and Recovery of Acute Low Back Pain Patients, Joan Caito

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A Multi-faceted Intervention to Improve Naloxone Co-Prescription Rates Among Primary Care Providers, Jolane S. Conklin

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Effects of Incorporating Patient Acuity into the RN Assignment Process, Melissa L. Forton

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Sun Prevention Fun (SPF): a Multicomponent Sun Prevention Program for Children in Kindergarten and First Grade, Sarah Gouker

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The Effects of a Nurse-Led Structured Telephone Support Intervention on 30-Day Readmission Rates for Heart Failure Patients, Georgianna Simpson

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Screening Amblyopic Risk Factors in a Pediatric Population Using an Automated Vision Screener, Rebecca Dawn Slominski

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When Disaster Strikes: a Training Intervention to Improve Nurses' Confidence and Preparedness for the Surge, Nichole M. Weber

Project Reports from 2017

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Implementation of a Standardized Handoff During Transition of Care from the Emergency Department to the Intensive Care Unit, Melinda Abbring

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The Effect of Routine Adult PHQ-2 Depression Screen and Scheduled Follow-Up Protocol in the Primary Care Setting, Alex F. Bikowski

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Combating Workplace Violence: an Evidence Based Initiative, Diana L. Giordano

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The Effect of Bundled Interventions on Prevention of Hospital Acquired Clostridium Difficile Infection, Kaitlin Kendys